US-China Trade Talks in Madrid Stretch On, TikTok Deadline Likely to Be Extended MADRID – High-stakes trade talks between U.S. and Chinese officials wrapped up after six hours in Spain’s capital on Sunday, with little sign of a breakthrough but strong expectations that a deadline for TikTok’s U.S. divestment will once again be extended. U.S. […]
US FAA Delegation Concludes Visit to Pakistan, Eyes Aviation Cooperation Islamabad – A five-member delegation from the United States, accompanied by officials from the U.S. Embassy, concluded an extensive visit to Pakistan to assess the country’s civil aviation framework. The team held detailed discussions with the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), focusing on aviation safety, […]
Gold Slips After Record High, Investors Eye U.S. Inflation Data Gold prices eased slightly on Wednesday after hitting record levels earlier this week, as investors waited for key U.S. inflation figures that could influence Federal Reserve policy. Spot gold was down 0.2% at $3,633.97 per ounce as of 0411 GMT, following Tuesday’s all-time high of […]
U.S. Jobs Data Falls Short, But Markets Remain Resilient Amid Fed Rate Speculation Recent employment data shows the U.S. economy created far fewer jobs over the past year than expected, fueling speculation that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates next week. Despite this, stock markets remain near record highs, and the dollar has held […]
Trump Says He Was Not Warned of Israeli Strike on Qatar, Urges Focus on Peace WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said he was not informed in advance of Israel’s strike on Doha, a move that has sparked fresh tensions as Qatar plays a central role in ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza and […]
Ed Sheeran Confirms Family’s Move to the U.S. Ahead of Tour Singer Ed Sheeran, 34, has revealed that he and his family are preparing for a big move across the Atlantic. The couple, along with their daughters Lyra, 5, and Jupiter, 3, will be leaving their £3.75 million Suffolk estate, Sheeranville, as they plan to […]
U.S. and Global Firms Eye Pakistan’s Mineral Wealth in High-Level Investment Talks Islamabad: A high-level U.S. delegation, including representatives from USSM and global infrastructure leader Mota-Engil, met Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad to discuss potential investments in Pakistan’s rich mineral sector. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief […]
Venezuela Starts Christmas Early Amid Tensions with U.S. CARACAS — Venezuela will kick off Christmas celebrations on October 1 this year, President Nicolás Maduro announced, reviving an early holiday tradition introduced during political turmoil in 2024. Speaking on his weekly television program Con Maduro +, the president said the move was meant to “defend the […]
NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz has returned to the top of world tennis after capturing his second US Open crown, defeating Jannik Sinner in a thrilling final at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 22-year-old Spaniard, who first rose to No. 1 in 2022, now holds six Grand Slam titles after displacing Sinner in the rankings. Under […]
Six US Relief Flights Scheduled for Pakistan, First Consignment Arrives Islamabad — Six US relief flights carrying essential supplies, including tents, dewatering pumps, and generators, are scheduled to arrive in Pakistan, according to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). The first flight touched down today, where the US Chargé d’Affaires and the Commander of US […]
